US Bridges

Browns Station Way over Silver Creek Ramp

Fair

Clark County, Indiana · 00.58 W SR 131 · Structure no. 1000145

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
542 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
24,990
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browns Station Way over Silver Creek Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Browns Station Way over Silver Creek Ramp in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 66 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 24,990 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,480 by 2038. The structure is 542 ft (165.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesBrowns Station Way
CrossesSilver Creek Ramp
Location00.58 W SR 131
RouteState Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.30052, -85.79175
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length542 ft (165.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,990 (2018)
Projected traffic43,480 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Browns Station Way over Silver Creek Ramp built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Browns Station Way over Silver Creek Ramp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Browns Station Way over Silver Creek Ramp carry?

About 24,990 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Browns Station Way over Silver Creek Ramp?

The structure is 542 ft (165.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Browns Station Way over Silver Creek Ramp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.